California Municipal Utilities Association

CAN WE REPLACE NATURAL GAS WITH RENEWABLES IN TIME? California’s bold energy goals are in sight, but reaching them won’t be easy. With nearly 50% of our energy still coming from natural gas, transitioning to 100% carbon-free by 2045 is a steep climb. But together, we can make it happen. Watch the video to learn how renewable energy plays a pivotal role in shaping our future. 🌎💡 #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #EnergyTransition

COLLABORATING FOR A RESILIENT, TRANSPARENT, AND CARBON-FREE FUTURE   Kate Brandt’s reflections from The Wall Street Journal’s Journal House align perfectly with our All of the Above strategy. At CMUA, we also emphasize the importance of engaging communities and leveraging advanced technologies like AI to drive decarbonization. As our report (https://lnkd.in/g_DvJfUP) highlights, diverse clean energy solutions—like wind, solar, and AI-enabled innovations—are critical to ensuring energy security while tackling climate change. Great to see that companies like Google are joining in the efforts to increase transparency, collaboration, and the efficient use of resources. This is the kind of collaborative effort we need to create a sustainable future!   #SustainabilityInnovation #Decarbonization #AIForGood #CleanEnergyFuture #CollaborativeClimateAction #TransparentLeadership  

Prop 4 would ensure access to safe drinking water Did you know nearly 1 million Californians ❌ don't ❌ have access to safe drinking water, putting families & children at risk? Prop 4 would ensure everyone has access to safe drinking water by investing in water recycling & conservation and improving dam and levee safety. #YesonProp4 yesonprop4ca.com

Big news! We are elated to announce the appointment of Danielle Blacet-Hyden as our new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2025. She will succeed outgoing Executive Director Barry Moline, who is retiring at the end of this year. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gsthbdgj

INTERMITTENT POWER ISN'T JUST INCONVENIENT—IT'S DANGEROUS.   The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has once again flagged critical risks for the upcoming winter, warning that natural gas supply issues could severely impact power grid reliability. Following the devastating 2022 Winter Storm Elliott, which forced the largest manual load shedding in history, grid operators and gas suppliers are racing to weatherize infrastructure. A colder-than-normal December is predicted for northern U.S. regions, increasing the likelihood of generator outages. Here in California, we too are deeply concerned about grid instability, especially as we aim for 100% carbon-free power by 2045. Just as NERC has flagged the risks of natural gas supply shortages and generator outages during extreme weather, we recognize the challenge of balancing intermittent sources like solar and wind with the need for reliable, dispatchable energy. Our policy paper highlights that blackouts aren’t just inconvenient—they can have serious, life-threatening consequences for vulnerable communities and disrupt the economy. That’s why we advocate for an “All-of-the-Above” strategy ( https://lnkd.in/gb_F9PEW), ensuring we incorporate multiple energy sources—including storage solutions and hydrogen—to prevent grid failures and maintain stability.   #EnergySecurity #GridReliability #WinterReadiness #NaturalGas #ClimatePreparedness #PowerBlackouts #ClimateResilience #EmergencyPreparedness

To wrap up CA Water Professionals Appreciation Week, let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible #CAWater professionals who work tirelessly to ensure our quality of life every single day. No one is more deserving of our recognition and gratitude. Join us in celebrating these essential heroes during #CAWaterWeek! #WeAreCAWater

Behind every drop of your #CAWater is a network of dedicated professionals and critical infrastructure. This Water Professionals Appreciation Week, let’s support the investment needed to keep our systems strong. #WeAreCAWater #CAWaterWeek

Public Power is proud to be SUSTAINABLE! Public power utilities have retired over 11,000 MW of owned fossil fuel capacity in the past seven years and plan to retire an additional 8,000 MW by 2028. #PublicPower #PublicPowerWeek

We are proud to #WorkForWater! Join us in celebrating Water Professionals Appreciation Week. #WeAreCAWater #CAWaterWeek

Public Power is RELIABLE! Public power utilities restore electricity quicker than other utility types. In 2022, public power customers experienced 1.5 fewer hours without power than customers of other utilities. #PublicPower #PublicPowerWeek